Explore Lincolnshire's Bomber Command Heritage
Discover Lincolnshire's Wartime Airfields
Explore the county's important role in Britain's bomber operations during the Second World War.
Learn About Bomber Command Crews
Discover the experiences, missions and sacrifices of the airmen who flew from Lincolnshire's wartime bases.
Explore Bomber County’s wartime aviation sites
Lincolnshire contained 46 airfields during the Second World War, including bases used by heavy bomber squadrons. In The Footsteps Tours, we visit the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Centre and Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre, then link those collections with the 617 Squadron memorial at Woodhall Spa. Our historian explains how the airfields fitted into the county’s wartime landscape and introduces the people and units commemorated at the sites. Museum visits add context.
Connect squadron memorials with local heritage
We visit RAF Metheringham, the Waddington Heritage Centre, the International Bomber Command Centre and the 9 Squadron memorial at Bardney. In The Footsteps Tours, we can also tailor the route towards the Dambusters or the Empire and Allied air forces, using the interests supplied before booking to shape the visits. The Petwood Hotel is suggested for its RAF Woodhall Spa connection and retained historical items. The hotel reflects this history.
Day 1
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An introductory tour of the Petwood Hotel
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A full morning at the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Centre
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The Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre
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The 617 Squadron RAF Memorial at Woodhall Spa
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Back at the Petwood Hotel at about 17:30.
Day 2
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RAF Metheringham airfield and the 106 Squadron memorial
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RAF Waddington Heritage Centre
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The International Bomber Command Centre
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The 9 Squadron RAF Memorial at Bardney
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Back at the Petwood Hotel at about 17:30.
Please note: Midweek tours allow a visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, which is closed at weekends. A taxi ride in a Lancaster at the Lincoln Aviation Heritage Centre can be requested, subject to availability and should be arranged well in advance.
Itineraries are subject to change for operational reasons. Any changes will be advised before departure.
Price: From £350.00 GBP per person
Based on: pick-up and drop-off from your tour hotel; six people touring; a dedicated tour vehicle driven by an expert battlefield historian.
Notes: Accommodation is an optional extra and can be pre-booked for the night before, the night of day one and the night after. Costs may vary at the time of booking. A supplement may apply for anniversary dates. Deposit is 30% or £200.00 per person, whichever is greater. Booking indicates acceptance of the Standard Terms and Conditions.